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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario in its military drills
The ministry said the exercise was ordered by President Vladimir Putin and would test the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces to perform combat missions
 "Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario in its military drills")
Heavy rains ease around Houston, flooding remains after hundreds rescued
Houston is one of the most flood-prone metro areas in the country. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 dumped historic rainfall that flooded thousands of homes and resulted in more than 60,000 rescues
 "Heavy rains ease around Houston, flooding remains after hundreds rescued")
Sunita Williams set for historic mission as Starliner readies flight to ISS
Indian-origin astronaut Williams will be accompanied by fellow Barry "Butch" Wilmore on the Crewed Flight Test mission, marking the Starliner's first flight to the International Space Station
 "Sunita Williams set for historic mission as Starliner readies flight to ISS")
Russia will have to increase missile arsenal to deter West, says diplomat
Russia has ramped up weapons production and is now forecast by the United States to manufacture this year more artillery than all of Nato's 32 members combined
 "Russia will have to increase missile arsenal to deter West, says diplomat")
Airbus stays humble even as Boeing flounders; Here's the reason
Airbus has outpaced Boeing for five straight years in plane orders and deliveries, and just reported a 28 per cent quarterly increase in net profit
 "Airbus stays humble even as Boeing flounders; Here's the reason")
As China and Iran hunt for dissidents in US, FBI races to counter threat
The trend is all the more worrisome because of an ever-deteriorating relationship with Iran and tensions with China over everything from trade and theft of IP to election interference
 "As China and Iran hunt for dissidents in US, FBI races to counter threat")
Global housing shortages hinder immigration-driven growth across world
For decades, the rapid inflow of migrants helped countries including Canada, Australia and the UK stave off the demographic drag from aging populations and falling birth rates
 "Global housing shortages hinder immigration-driven growth across world")
Prosecutors probe deeper into Trump's circle amid hush money trial
Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with payments made to stifle potentially embarrassing stories
 "Prosecutors probe deeper into Trump's circle amid hush money trial")
AI's capacity to damage democracy, elections may be hard to detect
Meta's WhatsApp makes it possible to scale communication thanks to its 'Channels' feature, which can broadcast to thousands
 "AI's capacity to damage democracy, elections may be hard to detect")
Oz carrier Qantas Airways faces $79 mn penalty for flight cancellations
Qantas was sued in August by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which accused it of selling tickets to thousands of flights after they were cancelled
 "Oz carrier Qantas Airways faces $79 mn penalty for flight cancellations")
EQT to acquire digital consultancy firm Perficient for nearly $3 bn
Perficient's shares will no longer trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange after the deal closes, the companies said
 "EQT to acquire digital consultancy firm Perficient for nearly $3 bn")
Dollar broadly steady after soft US jobs report; yen starts on back foot
The offshore yuan was last at 7.1959 per dollar, and gained more than 1 per cent last week
 "Dollar broadly steady after soft US jobs report; yen starts on back foot")
Case for ECB rate cut getting stronger, says chief economist Lane
The ECB has all but promised a rate cut on June 6, provided incoming data strengthen policymakers' belief that inflation will head back to its 2% target
 "Case for ECB rate cut getting stronger, says chief economist Lane")
China will never treat India as equal partner: USISPF President Aghi
His remarks came as he participated in a panel discussion New Global India at the TiECon, the largest gathering of entrepreneurs and tech professionals organised by TiE Silicon Valley from May 1 to 3
 "China will never treat India as equal partner: USISPF President Aghi")
Case for ECB rate cut getting stronger, says chief economist Lane
The ECB has all but promised a rate cut on June 6, provided incoming data strengthen policymakers' belief that inflation will head back to its 2% target
Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft breaching island nation's airspace
3 PLA aircraft and six vessels belonging to China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected as of 6 am local time (UTC+8). Of particular concern was the entry of two aircraft into Taiwan
 "Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft breaching island nation's airspace")
Mulino becomes Panama President with support from convicted former leader
Mulino, a pro-business right-wing politician, faces a daunting task of mending social divisions and regaining the faith of an electorate fed up with political graft
 "Mulino becomes Panama President with support from convicted former leader")
China's services activity eases in April but still solid: Caixin PMI
Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers' index (PMI) eased to 52.5 from a 52.7 in March, remaining in expansionary territory for the 16th straight month
 "China's services activity eases in April but still solid: Caixin PMI")
US elections 2024: Denial, uncertainty loom over Biden-Trump rematch
It all is the disbelief of many voters, despite all evidence to the contrary, that Biden and Trump their respective parties' presumptive nominees will ultimately appear on the general election ballot
 "US elections 2024: Denial, uncertainty loom over Biden-Trump rematch")
Israeli airstrike kills four civilians in southern Lebanon: Report
The Israeli military said its jet targeted military infrastructure in the southern Lebanese town belonging to Hezbollah, which has clashed with Israeli troops since October 8
 "Israeli airstrike kills four civilians in southern Lebanon: Report")